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Blossoms of Hope Cherrybration Days

April

April is cherry blossom time in Howard County and Blossoms of Hope’s annual pink season brings a month-long celebration of activities that honor the beauty of the trees and help raise cancer awareness. With more than 1,700 beautiful pink Kwanzan cherry trees blossoming in parks, along roadways and at attractions county-wide, spring in Howard County awakens the human spirit filling it with hope, happiness and health.

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Always the First Full Weekend in May

The largest sheep & wool show in the U.S. Shearing, spinning, weaving, working sheep dogs, gourmet lamb, sheep & goat breed shows & more. Free admission & parking at The Howard County Fairgrounds. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is sponsored by the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association, Inc. The Festival’s purpose is to educate the public about sheep and wool. The Festival is organized and conducted by volunteers from the sheep breeding and fiber arts communities.

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Howard County FairgroundsWest Friendship, MD

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Preakness® Celebration Hot Air Balloon Festival at Turf Valley

May

Turf Valley in Ellicott City brightens the skies and illuminates the night as the centerpiece venue and host of the long running Preakness® Balloon Festival. This three-day long festival offers spectators the chance to enjoy the wonder of hot air balloons, specialty crafts, entertainment, and good food during this fun, family-friendly event. Admission is free!

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Turf ValleyEllicott City, MD

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Wine in the Woods

Mid May

One of the premiere events in the region and a source of pride for Howard County for over 20 years. Voted Best Outdoor event by Columbia Magazine in 1997 and 1998 and awarded Best Annual Festival in Howard County by Howard Magazine in 2009. Live Music, food and samples from over 30 Maryland wineries.